Astrantia major - Great Masterwort
Astrantia major - Great Masterwort
Astrantia major - Great Masterwort
Astrantia major - Great Masterwort
Astrantia major
Great Masterwort
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Herve gilles, 25/10/2016
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Description
Greater Masterwort is a perennial plant native to central Europe where it grows in meadows and woodlands.
Its foliage consists of a cluster of palmate leaves with slightly dentate edges, measuring 8 to 15 cm (3 to 6in), from which emerge, from June to August, graceful long stems bearing 3 cm (1in) pink and silver flowers, surrounded by bracts of the same color. The bracts form a collar around the flowers.
The entire flowering plant measures between 60 and 90 cm (24 and 35in) in height and has a width of 50 cm (20in).
The uniqiue colour of Astrantia major and the star-like shape of its flowers are its main decorative features. Its long vase life is particularly appreciated for creating bouquets. Its unique structure allows you to create beautiful Ikebana arrangements. The flowers of Astrantia major can also be dried and used in dried flower compositions.
An ecological asset: Throughout summer, the nectar-rich flowers of Greater Masterwort attract pollinating insects and butterflies to your garden. This is a great way to improve the ecosystem of your garden and promote fruit and vegetable production in your vegetable patch.
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Astrantia
major
Apiaceae
Great Masterwort
Central Europe
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Planting and care
Sow Greater Masterwort from February to July in a seed tray. Use good quality soil. Sow your seeds by broadcasting them. Cover the seeds by sprinkling soil or vermiculite on top, lightly press down and water generously with a fine mist. Place your seed tray in a well-lit area, without direct sunlight, at a temperature of 15°C (59°F) to 18°C (64.4°F) for 2 weeks. Then place your seed tray in the bottom of the fridge at 5-6°C (41-42.8°F) for 6 weeks. Before the end of this period, if you see the seeds germinate, take the tray out of the fridge and place it back at 15-18°C (59-64.4°F), otherwise wait until the end of the 6-week fridge period to take them out.
The seeds will take 4 to 5 weeks to germinate. As soon as the plants are manageable, transplant them into 7cm (3in) pots. Then, 15 days before their final placement, start gradually acclimatizing them to a temperature of 10°C (50°F).
By the end of May or early June, the temperature in the garden will be warm enough to plant your young plants. Choose a shaded location. Add a good handful of compost to each planting hole. Space your plants 30 cm (12in) apart.
Regularly remove faded flowers to maintain beauty and promote renewal.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.